English Language Past Questions and Answers

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Despite the measures taken by the government, the economy of the country is still in the doldrums. This means that

A The economy is recoveing
B The government is tackling the problem vigorously
C The economic problems are widely known
D The economy is not making any progress

Question 1197:

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
The new teacher urged the lazy students to turn over a new leaf. This means that the teacher urged the students to

A Improve their behaviour
B Turn to the next page of their book
C Sir the leaves in the compost pit
D Strike a balance between play and hardwork

Question 1198:

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Amina always flies off at a tangent when a serious matter is discussed. This means that Amina

A Get overexcited
B Keeps digressing
C Keeps the discussion lively
D Has nothing to contribute

Question 1199:

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
You should take what he tells you with a pinch of salt. This means that you should

A Reject everything he says because he is a liar
B Pay close attention to him
C Doubt what he says
D Question him closely

Question 1200:

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
You should take what he tells you with a pinch of salt. This means that you should

A Reject everything he says because he is a liar
B Pay colse attention to him
C Doubt what he says
D Question him closely